I slither my stringy hands
Over and around you,
Sleeping blissfully in bed
My fingers slip over your mouth and neck
You wake
Glass shatters
A blood curdling scream erupts from your neck
Your face is scrunched up like a used towel
A river of tears soaks your shirt
I realize my sins as I see you scream
I apologize
Forgive me
Our eyes meet;
You tremble,
I tremble
My dark, black mass comes from under the bed
I slowly turn into light, glowing
I am done striking fear in your heart
I am the sun now
I will protect you,
Even if I’m not forgiven
Gorzycki Middle School
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